Chicken Tagine with Lemons Recipe

Name: Chicken Tagine with Lemons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons water warm; 1 pinch saffron threads; 3 pounds chicken cut into pieces; 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin; 2 teaspoons margarine or butter; 1 1/2 cups chicken broth low-fat; 1 small onions; 2 teaspoons garlic finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ginger fresh, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon salt or less; 8 large black olives; 1 each lemon zest fine julienned; 1 slices lemon cut 1/4 inch thick

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons water warm
1 pinch saffron threads
3 pounds chicken cut into pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin
2 teaspoons margarine or butter
1 1/2 cups chicken broth low-fat
1 small onions
2 teaspoons garlic finely chopped
1 teaspoon ginger fresh, finely chopped
1 teaspoon salt or less
8 large black olives
1 each lemon zest fine julienned
1 slices lemon cut 1/4 inch thick

1
Place the water in a small bowl, add the saffron and soak for 10 minutes.
2
Remove the skin from the 6 chicken pieces.
3
Place the chicken, oil, margarine, broth, onion, garlic, ginger and salt in a large saucepan, cover and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
4
Reduce the heat to low and cook, occasionally spooning the liquid over the chicken, until it is cooked through and the juices run clear when the chicken is tested with a skewer, about 40 to 45 minutes.
5
Remove the onion and discard.
6
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7
Add the olives (see note) and lemon zest to the saucepan and simmer, uncovered, for an additionl 5 minutes.
8
Place the chicken in a deep serving dish, pour the cooking juices on top and garnish with the fresh lemon slices; OR arrange the chicken over a bed of plain couscous.

814

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

134

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons water warm, 1 pinch saffron threads, 3 pounds chicken cut into pieces, 2 tablespoons olive oil, extra-virgin, and more.

Yes, Chicken Tagine with Lemons falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken Tagine with Lemons

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